The Pioneer Woman · Silicone Cutting & Prep Boards
The Pioneer Woman Kitchen | The Pioneer Woman Mazie Silicone Baking Mat | Color: Blue/Red | Size: 17” X 11”
Lower concern. Silicone mats are not PFAS-prone materials.
Silicone baking mats are inherently PFAS-free materials with no Teflon-family coating coatings or nonstick treatments typical of cookware. Brand provides no PFAS disclosure, but material itself poses minimal PFAS risk.
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90/100 safety
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Material
silicone baking mat
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This is a food-grade silicone baking mat, a polymer made from silicon and oxygen chains. Silicone is thermally stable and does not leach estrogenic compounds like BPA or phthalates when heated to normal baking temperatures (up to 450-500°F). Unlike non-stick coatings (Teflon-type coating/Teflon), silicone does not produce fumes at typical kitchen heat levels and requires no perfluorinated chemicals for its non-stick function.
The brand's record and disclosure
The Pioneer Woman (Ree Drummond's brand, sold primarily through Walmart and Walmart.com) does not publicly disclose material sourcing, testing certifications, or safety statements for this specific product. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record for this baking mat line. The brand has not made public commitments to PFAS avoidance across its cookware range.
How it compares in its category
Silicone baking mats are a safer alternative to traditional greased pans and coated non-stick cookware in terms of leaching and fume risk. They rank favorably against ceramic non-stick (which can degrade and flake) and Teflon-type coating-coated pans (fume risk above 500°F). Reusable silicone mats produce less waste than parchment paper but require durability verification over time.
If you buy it
Hand wash or use gentle machine cycles; avoid scouring pads that can tear the surface. Do not exceed 500°F; most silicone mats are rated to 480°F safely. Inspect annually for cracks, discoloration, or stickiness loss; replace if the surface becomes visibly degraded or does not release food cleanly. Store flat or loosely rolled to prevent permanent creasing.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Silicone mats can degrade with age and heavy use, especially if exposed to sharp utensils or high-temperature cycling. No published data on whether Pioneer Woman silicone mats shed microparticles; inspect surface regularly for signs of wear.
Thermal stability and off-gassing
Silicone is stable at normal baking temperatures (up to 480°F). No established reports of odor or fume release from this product at standard kitchen heat. Unusual smell at first use is not uncommon with silicone and typically dissipates after one or two uses.
Heavy metals in colorants (blue/red dyes)
Food-grade silicone mats sold in the US are subject to FDA color additive rules. No recalls or safety alerts for The Pioneer Woman baking mats specifically. Reputable manufacturers avoid cadmium and lead in food-contact silicone colorants, though independent testing of this mat's dyes is not publicly available.
Leaching of silicone oligomers or additives
Silicone can release cyclic oligomers into food at high temperatures, though risk is minimal below 400°F and with non-oily foods. The Pioneer Woman mat carries no published information on additive content or migration testing; risk is lower than Teflon-type coating or BPA-containing plastics.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 85% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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⚠Risky category by default
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plastic composite, no nonstick coating
Lower concern. Bare plastic cutting boards rarely treated with PFAS.
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